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VU55 WUR

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,387 mi
Last recorded127,387 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 WUR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover sills + under-tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,051 miles

cover sills and shields fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 123,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

cover sills and shields fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,224 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cover sills fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,050 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills

Fail 16 Sep 2014 109,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front brake disc in poor condition.

Nearside indicator repeater lens broken.

Nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted.

Rear exhaust silencer front mounting corroding and getting weak.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link.

Windscreen chipped but repaired in zone A.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 101,313 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front brake disc in poor condition.

Nearside indicator repeater lens broken.

Nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted.

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge. Advise replacement.

Rear exhaust silencer front mounting corroding and getting weak.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link.

Windscreen chipped but repaired in zone A.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wing repeter lense broken

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,256 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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VU55 WUR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU55 WUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU55 WUR registered?

VU55 WUR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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